I had no idea Ichiro had a dog

by InSpokane on Jul 19, 2007 2:29 PM PDT

I know this is not likely worthy of a diary, but I had not seen here yet and I thought it was hugely hilarious.

"When asked whose counsel he valued most during contract negotiations that began in January, he said, "Ikky, my dog."
"He said, 'Ruff, ruff, ruff,"' a smiling Suzuki said through an interpreter. "That means, 'Stay, stay, stay."'

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I hate off-days

"You guys should be in every major city. This is some heavy shit. This is, like, Lone Ranger heavy, man."

by AZSEAfan on Jul 19, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions

Ichiro!

is one weird dude.

by chrisisasavage on Jul 19, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

I love it.

He's the best interview subject since Eric Cantona.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 19, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

Wherever Ichiro is...

he needs to open a window.

by Shawk on Jul 19, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

I knew he had a dog.

It came up in an interview a few years ago. Ichiro was asked what he did in his spare time, and he said he played with his dog. But when the reporter asked the dog's name the exchange got weird.

"I can't tell you his name. I don't have his permission."

by Llewdor on Jul 19, 2007 3:54 PM PDT reply actions

Dog>>>Wife

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 19, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Not when it comes to sex

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 19, 2007 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions

At least

you'd hope that's not what he meant.

by chrisisasavage on Jul 19, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Well....

No, I just meant that Ichiro values his dog's opinions and advice more.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 19, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess I forgot the

Sorry :)

by chrisisasavage on Jul 19, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

I got it

I just felt dirty leaving it at that.

by Edgar for Pres on Jul 19, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Ichiro

is either a bit off his rocker, or a comedic genious. I'm thinking the second one.

by coolguyrob on Jul 19, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

i'm thinking a bit of both

--Dave

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by David Piper on Jul 19, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Just like Dumbledore!

I am not Coach Owens!

by Coach Owens on Jul 19, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Ichiro

is my hero

by mariners124m on Jul 19, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

If Felix is the Messiah

Then Ichiro is Buddha

by Robert on Jul 19, 2007 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Then Putz is Moses.

A little OT, but does anyone know what his name means in Hebrew slang?

Pussy. Or at least that's what I've heard; I've never consulted a Rabbi about it.

Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 19, 2007 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I believe it means penis

No, sir, they're saying Boo-vasi.

by Mariner John on Jul 19, 2007 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Could be.

I was told by a half-Jewish friend who's actually a Christian, so while I trust his Hebrew much more than mine, he could be wrong. In truth, your source could easily be just as or more credible.

Felix, you magnificent bastard.

by Double06 on Jul 21, 2007 3:08 AM PDT up reply actions